Interpreting urban micromorphology in China: case studies from Suzhou

Chen, Fei ORCID: 0000-0001-8168-507X (2012) Interpreting urban micromorphology in China: case studies from Suzhou URBAN MORPHOLOGY, 16 (2). pp. 133-148. ISSN 1027-4278

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Abstract

In light of the Conzenian tradition of urban morphology, this paper explores the concept of micromorphology in China. Here the widespread absence until recently of true ground plans of cities showing accurately streets, plots and building block-plans is an obstacle to conventional plan analysis. Using such sources as local gazetteers, other local writings, historical photographs, and existing historical buildings, this paper undertakes a micromorphological analysis of a public building complex and two private house complexes in the Guanqian area, Suzhou. The relative persistence of various morphological elements is demonstrated. Links are made between morphology and political social economy. Micromorphology is shown to be potentially valuable for urban design, management and policy-making. © International Seminar on Urban Form, 2012.

Item Type:	Article
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Uncontrolled Keywords:	urban micromorphology, building types, political social economy, Chinese cities, Suzhou
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Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	25 Mar 2015 11:49
Last Modified:	16 Jun 2026 12:29
DOI:	10.51347/jum.v16i2.3985
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/2008897
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